DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan's Top 5 Biggest News Stories of 2011: #4 on our Countdown

This week we’re counting down and sharing DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s Top 5 biggest news stories of 2011.

Coming in at #4 on our list is: Ndamukong Suh hosts Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan’s (RIM) Celebrity Wheelchair Basketball Game.

The Detroit Lion’s defensive tackle served as the celebrity host for RIM’s 10^th Annual Game on September 22, at Oakland University. This unique, one-of-a-kind fundraiser supports the wheelchair sports program at RIM. The game features sports celebrities and radio and television personalities, who compete in wheelchairs along with RIM’s award-winning wheelchair basketball team, the Detroit Diehards.

“I’m excited to be a part of this great event,” said Suh at a press conference before the game. “Sports have always been an integral part of my life and I am honored to be involved with an event that combines competitive fun with raising awareness for a good cause.”

The Celebrity Game raised over $45,000 for RIM’s wheelchair sports program. More importantly, it raised awareness about the many abilities of persons with disabilities.

Click here to watch a highlight video from this year’s game.